Catalina Island (Avalon) Cruise Ship Schedule
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About Catalina Island (Avalon)
Catalina Island has no docking facilities for large cruise ships, so ships anchor off Avalon, the island's main town, and guests tender in. Tenders land at the ferry and boat terminal on the south side of town, about a five-minute walk from the shops, restaurants and spas. Tendering is frequently canceled when currents and waves make the ride unsafe, so have a backup plan in case the ship cannot put guests ashore.
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Renting a golf cart is a popular way to explore, though the roads are narrow and steep, and some have sharp drop-offs. Visitors also tour the Catalina Casino, snorkel or dive in the kelp forests offshore, hike, zipline, or take a Jeep tour into the backcountry to see the island's buffalo herd.
Things To See in Catalina Island (Avalon)
- Catalina Casino A landmark building known for its large circular ballroom.
- Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden Historic gardens and a memorial to explore on the island.
- Catalina Island Museum A museum covering the history of the island.
- Avalon Diving History Exhibit A small exhibit of vintage dive gear on the Casino building's ground level.
- Kelp Forest Diving And Snorkeling Dive and snorkel tours run through the kelp forests just offshore.
- Golf Cart Rentals Visitors rent golf carts to explore the area on their own.
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Typical Weather
| Month | High (F) | Low (F) | Rain (in) | Rain Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62 | 50 | 3.0 | 7 |
| February | 60 | 49 | 2.8 | 8 |
| March | 61 | 49 | 1.7 | 7 |
| April | 64 | 50 | 0.8 | 6 |
| May | 67 | 52 | 0.4 | 5 |
| June | 70 | 55 | 0.2 | 5 |
| July | 77 | 59 | 0.1 | 3 |
| August | 79 | 62 | 0.0 | 1 |
| September | 78 | 63 | 0.1 | 2 |
| October | 73 | 58 | 0.5 | 5 |
| November | 67 | 54 | 1.0 | 6 |
| December | 60 | 49 | 2.2 | 8 |
Average highs, lows and rainfall, NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
Rain days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.
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About This Schedule
Port schedules change regularly. While we work to maintain the most accurate cruise ship port schedules possible, errors, changes, and omissions may occur. Always contact your travel advisor for current sailing details for your voyage.
Source: Catalina Island Tourism Authority · Verified Oct 8, 2026 (Cruise West Coast staff)
A ship marked Expected is on cruise line schedules but not yet on the official port schedule.
Times are estimates, shown in the port's local time. Guest figures are lower-berth capacity.
Smaller expedition ships don't always appear on publicly available schedules.
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